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GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements:

Hazard Statements: H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Potential Health Effects

Eyes Causes eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

Nitric Acid 21-22 7697-37-2 231-714-2 HNO3 63.01 g/mol

Water 40-41 7732-18-5 231-791-2 H2O 18.00 g/mol

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Eyes In case of eye contact, immediately rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately. Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. Skin Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention immediately. Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective protective equipment and equipment. emergency procedures Environmental precautions Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements. Methods and materials for Neutralize spill. Absorb spill with noncombustible absorbent material, then containment and cleaning up place in a suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in accordance with regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequateventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of aerosols.

Personal Protection Eyes Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles with face shield. Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an approved respirator. Skin Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, and full body protecton. Other Not Available

Other RecommendationsProvide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use andhandling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Odor Not Available Odor threshold Not Available pH Not Available Melting point/freezing point Not Available Initial boiling point and boiling range Not Available Flash point Not Flammable Evaporation rate Not Available Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Not Explosive Vapor pressure Not Available Vapor density Not Available Density 1.6367 g/mL (20C) Solubility (ies) Not Available Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not Available Auto-ignition temperature Not Available Decomposition temperature Not Available

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity Skin Not Available Eyes Not Available Respiratory Not Available Ingestion LDLO Oral Human 430 mg/kg (nitric acid)

Carcinogenicity IARC 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (mercury). ACGIH A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen (mercury). NTP No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. OSHA No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Persistence and Degradability Not Available

Bioaccumulative Potential Not Available Mobility in Soil Not Available PBT and vPvB Assessment Not Available Other Adverse Effects Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Residues Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product or residues.

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Product Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or Containers local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before disposing of waste product container.

The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product maysignificantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposalmethods.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date

Revision 1 01/10/2013

Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. (Columbus) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be allinclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with othermaterials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbushas no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have currentinformation regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal,state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION)WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINEDHEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE.